FACULTY OF AGRI-FOOD AND THE ENVIRONMENT
CONTENTS
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) Regulations for First University Examinations
4
First University Examination
5
Agricultural Science Programme (for DN010 Students)
5
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) Regulations for Second,Third and Fourth University Examinations
7
Second University Examination
9
Third University Examination
12
Fourth University Examination
17
Bachelor of Science in Rural Development - (BSc(RD))
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Level One: First University Examination
20
Level Two: Second University Examination
21
Level Three: Third University Examination
22
Diploma in Rural Development
23
Higher Diploma in Agriculture (Forestry) (HDipAgr)
24
Higher Diploma in Rural Environmental Conservation and Management
24
Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree Examination
25
Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) in Forestry MAgrSc;MSc (Agr) (Mode II)
25
Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) in Rural Development MAgrSc;MSc (Agr) (Mode II) 25
& Higher Diploma in Rural Development (HDipRD)
Master of Science (Agriculture) in Engineering Technology MSc(Agr) (Mode II)
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& Higher Diploma in Engineering Technology (HDipET)
Master of Science (Agriculture) in Environmental Resource Management MSc (Agr) (Mode II)
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Master of Science (Agriculture) in Food Science MSc(Agr) (Mode II)
27
Master of Science (Agriculture) in Humanitarian Action MSc (Agr) (Mode II)
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& Higher Diploma In Rural Development (Humanitarian Action) (HDipRD)
Master of Science (Agriculture) in Plant Protection MSc (Agr) (Mode II)
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Master of Agricultural Science/ Master of Science (Agriculture) in Rural Environmental Conservation and
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Management MAgrSc;MSc(Agr) (Mode II)
Certificate in Food Safety and Handling
29
Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance
30
Certificate in Food Safety (Postgraduate)
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BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (BAgrSc)
REGULATIONS FOR 1st UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
i.
Timing of Examinations
The First University Examination shall consist of a number of Parts, some of which may be held during the normal
academic year. The supplemental examination for all Parts shall be held in the Autumn.
ii.
Distribution of Marks
For subjects with Written and "Other" forms of examination up to 40% of the marks may be allocated to the "Other" forms
of examination which may consist of Practicals, Orals, Continuous Assessment, Years Work etc. In certain specialised
subjects all the marks may be allocated for Projects, Assignments etc.
iii.
Pass Standard
(a) For a pass 40% will be required in each subject, compensation to be allowed.
(b) Where an overall pass mark has been obtained in a “composite” subject containing two or more designated sections,
identified in Marks and Standards regulations, a candidate may be rejected, or debarred from passing by compensation
on the grounds of extreme weakness (less than 30 per cent) in one or more of the designated sections, in which case a
pass mark will not be granted in the “composite” subject. The candidate may, however, carry forward to repeat
examinations the marks for those designated sections in which a satisfactory mark has been achieved.
(c) When the extreme weakness clause above is invoked for a candidate, the examiners will not return a mark for that
candidate to the Examinations Office but will enter IR (Inadequate Result) on the “White Sheet” for the subject. (The
department responsible for the subject will assume responsibility for communicating the details of the candidate’s
results to the student concerned).
iv.
Honours Standard
Honours shall be awarded on the basis of the aggregate marks for the examination as a whole as follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I): 60%
Second Class Honours: (Grade II) 50%
Honours will only be awarded to candidates who pass the examination in toto at the first attempt. (Exemption from this
regulation may be granted to individual candidates in exceptional circumstances).
v.
Compensation
(a) Compensation between subjects shall be permitted provided:
(i) the candidates marks do not fall below 30% in any individual subject; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the examination as a whole.
(b) In repeat examinations in which a candidate has previously been awarded exemptions, compensation between subjects
will also be permitted provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any individual subject; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in all outstanding subjects.
(c) A candidate who has been assigned an IR mark for a subject will be permitted to compensate between all remaining
subjects provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any of the remaining subjects; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the examination in the remaining subjects.
(Forty-four per cent shall be interpreted literally and will not be subject to interpretations such as "within the
percentage").
vi.
Exemption
A candidate who obtains at least 40% in individual subjects will be awarded exemption from further examination in those
subjects. This regulation shall apply in all examinations, including repeat examinations for which exemption in individual
subjects has already been granted.
vii.
Carrying Forward Marks
Where some or all of the marks for subjects are allocated for a form of examination other than "Written", a candidate who
does not pass the subject(s) or who is not granted exemption in the subject(s), may carry forward the appropriate marks to
repeat examinations in these subject(s).
Where a subject containing two or more designated sections has not been passed as a whole, marks may be carried forward
to repeat examinations for the section(s) in which a satisfactory mark has been achieved. This shall only apply to subjects
in which the sections are designated in Marks and Standards.
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FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME (for DN010 Students) -[AGBDF0001]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
10
250
One of the following courses:
AERD 1003
ANSC 1001
CPSC 1002
ENGT 1001
ERM 1004
FDSC 1010
FOR 1001
HORT 1001
HORT 1002
Introduction to Food and Agribusiness
Introduction to Animal Science
Introduction to Animal and Crop Protection
Introduction to Engineering Technology
Introduction to Agricultural and Environmental Science
Introduction to Food Science
Introduction to Forestry
Introduction to Horticultural Science
Introduction to Landscape Horticulture
I.
Animal and Crop Production [AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
CPSC 1002 Introduction to Animal and Crop Production
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
II.
Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
ANSC 1001 Introduction to Animal Science
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
III. Food and Agribusiness Management [AGBDF0005]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
AERD 1003 Introduction to Food and Agribusiness
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
ERM 1004 Introduction to Agricultural and Environmental Science
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
60
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
12
300
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
12
300
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
5
V.
Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
FDSC 1010 Introduction to Food Science
MATH 1800 Mathematics
VI. Engineering Technology [AGBDF0008]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
ENGT 1001 Introduction to Engineering Technology
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
VII. Landscape Horticulture [AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
HORT 1002 Introduction to Landscape Horticulture
MATH 1800 Mathematics
VIII. Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
FOR
1001 Introduction to Forestry
MATH 1800 Mathematics
IX. Horticultural Science [AGBDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
HORT 1001 Introduction to Horticultural Science
MATH 1800 Mathematics
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Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
12
300
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
60
1,500
REGULATIONS FOR 2nd, 3rd AND 4th UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
The curricula and the examinations for the Second, Third and Fourth Years of the undergraduate degree programmes in the
Faculty of Agriculture will be offered on a modularised basis and will, in so far as is possible, be organised on a
semesterised basis. The system is to be regarded as having features of a flexible system involving the credit accumulation,
with student progression at varying rates. Among the main characteristics of the system are the following:

Full time students should take, and pass, modules with a cumulative credit rating of 60 credits each year. The relevant
degree will be awarded when the student has passed modules with a cumulative credit rating of 240 credits.

When a pass mark is obtained in any module, irrespective of what happens to other modules taken in the same
examination, the student is exempt for further examination in that module, and the credits for that module are added to
the student’s record.

Examination marks from modules completed in the first and second semester will be aggregated in order to determine
the student’s overall Second, Third and Fourth University Examination Result.

The modules to be taken are as outlined in the faculty regulations. Modules required for transfer students are as
outlined in the faculty regulations or as approved on an individual basis at the start of each year.

Modules for each degree programme may be classed as core or elective. (Modules which are core in one degree
programme may be electives in another degree programme).

Marks are allocated to modules (core and elective) on the basis of 25 marks per credit. The total marks for the
examinations for a full programme for each year therefore amount to 1500.
i.
Timing of Examinations
The Second Third and Fourth University Examination in Agricultural Science will normally consist of examinations taken
at the end of each semester, along with other forms of examination such as Continuous Assessment, the timing of which
will be arranged to suit the individual degree programmes. Provisional results from the examinations for first semester
modules will be issued early in the second semester. The supplemental examination for all modules taken in either semester
shall be held in the autumn. The examination for Professional Work Experience will also be held in the autumn.
ii.
Professional Work Experience
Professional Work Experience will be examined separately from the other subjects and the results will not be used in
connection with eligibility for honours, compensation or exemption in the Third or Fourth University Examinations.
Professional Work Experience will be graded on the basis of:
(a) less than 40% - Fail
(b) 40 to 54% - Pass
(c) 55 to 69% - Credit
(d) 70% and over - Distinction.
Students must pass Professional Work Experience before they commence the Fourth Year programme of study.
iii.
Distribution of Marks
For modules with "Written" and "Other" forms of examination, up to 40% of the marks may be allocated to the "Other"
forms of examination which may consist of Practicals, Orals, Continuous Assessment, Years Work etc. In certain
specialised modules all the marks may be allocated for Projects, Assignments etc.
iv.
Pass Standard
(a) For a pass 40% will be required in each module, compensation to be allowed.
(b) Where an overall pass mark has been obtained in a "composite" module containing two or more designated sections,
identified in Marks and Standards regulations, a candidate may be rejected, or debarred from passing by compensation
on the grounds of extreme weakness (less than 30 per cent) in one or more of the designated sections, in which case a
pass mark will not be granted in the "composite" module. The candidate may, however, carry forward to repeat
examinations the marks for those designated sections in which a satisfactory mark has been achieved.
(c) When the extreme weakness clause above is invoked for a candidate, the examiners will not return a mark for that
candidate to the Examination Office but will enter IR (Inadequate Result) on the "White Sheet" for the subject. (The
department responsible for the module will assume responsibility for communicating the details of the candidate's
results to the student concerned).
v. (a) Honours – Second and Third University Examinations
Honours shall be awarded in the examination for each year on the basis of the combined marks for the examinations for
each semester as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
60%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
50%
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Honours will normally only be awarded in the examination for each year to candidates who pass in toto at the first attempt
the examinations for the prescribed modules with a aggregate rating of 60 credits for that year. (Exemption from this
regulation may be granted to individual candidates in exceptional circumstances.) (See also Clause ix, Electives below).
v. (b) Honours - BAgrSc Degree Examination
Honours in the BAgrSc Degree shall be awarded on the basis of the combined aggregate marks of the Third and Fourth
University Examinations as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours, (Grade II)
50%
Honours will normally only be awarded to candidates who attempt the modules of the Third and Fourth University
Examinations in toto at the first opportunity. (Exemption from this regulation may be granted to individual candidates in
exceptional circumstances.)
Candidates who do not pass all the modules in the Third University Examination at the first attempt will be eligible for
honours in the BAgrSc Degree. In such instance, for the calculation of the combined aggregate mark for the determination
of honours, the marks obtained in the successful attempt for each module of the Third University Examination shall be
used.
vi.
Compensation
(a) Compensation between modules shall be permitted provided:
(i) the candidates marks do not fall below 30% in any individual module; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the examination as a whole.
(b) In repeat examinations in which a candidate has previously been awarded exemptions, compensation between modules
will also be permitted provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any individual module; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in all outstanding modules .
(c) A candidate who has been assigned an IR mark for a module will be permitted to compensate between all remaining
modules provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any of the remaining modules; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the remaining modules. (Forty-four per cent
shall be interpreted literally and will not be subject to interpretations such as "within the percentage").
vii.
Exemption
A candidate who obtains at least 40% in individual modules will be awarded exemption from further examination in those
modules. This regulation shall apply in all examinations, including repeat examinations for which exemption in individual
subjects has already been granted.
viii. Carrying Marks Forward
Where some or all of the marks for modules are allocated for a form of examination other than a Written examination, a
candidate who does not pass the module(s) or who is not granted exemption in the module(s) may carry forward the
appropriate marks to repeat examinations in these modules.
Where a module containing two or more designated sections has not been passed as a whole, marks may be carried forward
to repeat examinations for the section(s) in which a satisfactory mark has been achieved. This shall only apply to modules
in which the sections are designated in Marks and Standards.
ix.
Electives
Electives will be treated as a single entity in each examination but may consist of a number of individual elective modules.
Candidates may be debarred from passing Electives or from obtaining compensation in the examination on the grounds of
extreme weakness (less than 30%) in individual elective modules. Where a candidate has failed Electives as a whole but
has obtained satisfactory marks in individual elective modules, these marks may be carried forward to repeat examinations.
Individual Elective modules are awarded marks on the basis of 25 marks per credit.
x.
Bilateral/Overseas Exchanges
Candidates may omit one or more of the prescribed modules in the Third and/or Fourth University Examinations in
Agriculture and replace it by approved subjects/courses/modules taken for credit and completed satisfactorily at other
universities. This procedure is conditional on the prior agreement and approval by the relevant Head of Department/the
relevant Professor and the Faculty of Agriculture. An upper limit of 30 credits will be allowed and the
subjects/courses/modules taken in other universities will be taken into account meeting the requirements for the relevant
examination and in the awarding of Honours.
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xi.
Progression from Year to Year (Level to Level)
A student who has not completed all the requirements for a particular year, (i.e. modules with a cumulative credit rating of
60 credits), will be allowed to progress to the next year of the degree programme provided he/she has passed modules with
a cumulative credit rating of at least 54 credits for the particular year. Further progression, however, to the subsequent year,
or the awarding of the degree, will not be allowed until the student has made good the deficiency. Exemption from the
requirement to have passed modules with a rating of at least 54 credits to allow progression to a higher level may, in
exceptional circumstances, be granted by the Faculty. As well as applying to students based on the results of the Second
and Third University Examinations this regulation will also apply to students who wish to progress to the Second Year on
the basis on an incomplete First University Examination.
SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
I.
Animal and Crop Production [AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
ANSC 2001
Genetics I
ANSC 2006
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
CPSC 2001
Crop Husbandry I
CPSC 2002
Statistics
ENGT 2011
Principles of Engineering I and II
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering II (2)
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
GEOL 2601
Geology
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2003
Soil Science
II.
Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2003
Animal Parasitology
ANSC 2002
Genetics I and II
(i) Genetics I (2)
(ii) Genetics II (2)
ANSC 2006
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 2003
Crop Husbandry II
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002
Soil Science I
III. Food and Agribusiness Management [AGBDF0005]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AERD 2005
Applied Economic Analysis
AERD 2006
Written Communications
AERD 3001
Business Law
AERD 3006
Financial Planning and Control
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
ANSC 2005
Animal Husbandry I
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 2003
Crop Husbandry II
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2009
Agricultural Chemistry III
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
2
50
4
100
2
50
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
6
3
6
5
60
100
150
75
150
125
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
2
50
4
100
4
2
6
6
4
6
6
6
60
100
50
150
150
100
150
150
150
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
4
100
2
50
4
100
8
200
6
150
6
150
6
150
4
100
2
50
6
150
60
1,500
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IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
AESC 2007
Applied Plant Biology
ANSC 2001
Genetics I
ANSC 2005
Animal Husbandry I
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 2003
Crop Husbandry II
CPSC 2004
Agricultural Climatology & Meteorology
ENGT 2007
Surveying
ERM 2002
Earth Science and the Environment
ERM 2003
Applied Zoology I
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
V.
Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
ANSC 2005
Animal Husbandry I
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 2003
Crop Husbandry II
ENGT 2003
Principles of Engineering II
ERM 2001
Agricultural Ecology and Pollution Control
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
FDSC 2004
Food Science I: Food Physics
FDSC 2005
Food Science II: Basic Analysis
FDSC 2010
Sensory Analysis
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
VI. Engineering Technology[AGBDF0008]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
ANSC 2005
Animal Husbandry I
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 2003
Crop Husbandry II
ENGT 2013
Principles of Engineering I, II & III
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering II (2)
(iii) Principles of Engineering III (2)
ENGT 2014
Computer & Manufacturing Technology
ENGT 2016
Food Technology
ENGT 2017
Literature Research Project
ERM 2001
Agricultural Ecology and Pollution Control
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
10
Credits Marks
4
100
6
150
2
50
6
150
6
150
6
150
2
50
2
50
4
100
6
150
4
100
6
150
6
150
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
6
150
6
150
2
50
4
100
4
100
6
150
4
100
8
200
4
100
6
150
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
6
150
6
150
6
150
6
6
4
4
4
6
60
150
150
100
100
100
150
1,500
VI. Landscape Horticulture [AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2006
Written Communications
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
CPSC 2002
Statistics
ENGT 2007
Surveying
HORT 2008
Landscape Design Theory I
HORT 2009
Fundamentals of Horticulture
HORT 2010
Landscape Studio 2a
HORT 2011
Landscape Studio 2b
HORT 2012
Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture
SLSC 2002
Soil Science I
VII. Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
ENGT 2012
Engineering and Surveying
(i) Principles of Engineering III (2)
(ii) Surveying (2)
FDSC 2006
Agricultural Chemistry IV
FOR 2001
Forest Mensuration and Biometrics
FOR 2004
Fundamentals of Forestry
FOR 2005
Silviculture I
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002
Soil Science I
VIII. Horticultural Science [AGBDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
AESC 2007
Applied Plant Biology
ANSC 2001
Genetics I
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 2004
Agricultural Climatology and Meteorology
ENGT 2012
Engineering and Surveying
(i) Principles of Engineering III (2)
(ii) Surveying (2)
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
HORT 2009
Fundamentals of Horticulture
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002
Soil Science I
IX. Animal & Crop Production Teagasc/IT Transfer [AGBDF0020]
Code
Course Title
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
CPSC 1002 Introduction to Animal and Crop Production
CPSC 2200 Electives
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
Credits Marks
4
100
8
200
4
100
6
150
2
50
8
200
8
200
4
100
6
150
4
100
6
150
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
4
100
4
100
4
8
8
6
6
6
60
100
200
200
150
150
150
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
6
100
2
50
6
150
2
50
4
100
4
6
8
6
6
60
100
150
200
150
150
1,500
Credits Marks
10
250
12
300
12
300
6
150
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
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X.
Animal Science Teagasc/IT Transfer [AGBDF0021]
Code
Course Title
ANSC 1001 Introduction to Animal Science
ANSC 2200 Electives
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
XI. Food and Agribusiness Management Teagasc/IT Transfer [AGBDF0022]
Code
Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
AERD 1003 Introduction to Food and Agribusiness
AERD 2006 Written Communications
AERD 3001 Business Law
AERD 3003 Co-operatives
AERD 3006 Financial Planning and Control
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
CPSC 2002 Statistics
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
MATH 1800 Mathematics
THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
I.
Animal and Crop Production [AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
AESC 3010
Crop Protection
ANSC 3002
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3011
Animal Husbandry III
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
CPSC 3201
Professional Work Experience
SLSC 3001
Soil Science II
II.
Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
ANSC 3002
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3003
Animal Nutrition II
ANSC 3004
Animal Breeding/Genetics
ANSC 3005
Animal Physiology
ANSC 3006
Anatomical Structure and Function
ANSC 3007
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
ANSC 3008
Animal Production Enterprises
ANSC 3010
Computer Techniques
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
ANSC 3201
Professional Work Experience
INDM 3010
Food Microbiology I
12
Credits Marks
12
300
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
12
300
4
100
2
50
2
50
4
100
8
200
6
150
6
150
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
8
200
6
150
8
200
2
50
30
6
150
60
750
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
8
200
8
200
4
100
6
150
4
100
2
50
2
50
12
4
100
60
1,200
III. Agribusiness and Rural Development [AGBDF0005]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 3001
Business Law
AERD 3003
Co-operatives
AERD 3006
Financial Planning and Control
AERD 3007
Operations and Personnel Management
AERD 3008
Quantitative Methods
AERD 3009
Rural Development
AERD 3012
Computer Analysis
AERD 3013
Farm Business Management I
AERD 3200
Professional Work Experience
AERD 3300
Electives
ANSC 3009
Animal Husbandry II
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
AESC 3004
Plant Pathology
AESC 3007
Agrichemicals and Plants
AESC 3013
Literature Review Project
AESC 3201
Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3009
Animal Husbandry II
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
ERM 3xxx
Applied Zoology II
ERM 3xxx
Applied Zoology III
ERM 3xxx
Diversity in the Rural Landscape (a)
ERM 3xxx
Diversity in the Rural Landscape (b)
FOR 4005
Experimental Design
SLSC 3001
Soil Science II
V.
Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code Course Title
ENGT 3004
Food Engineering Principles
FDSC 3005
Nutrition I
FDSC 3007
Product Development
FDSC 3008
Food Analysis I
FDSC 3009
Food Analysis II
FDSC 3010
Food Chemistry I
FDSC 3011
Food Chemistry II
FDSC 3012
Literature Review
FDSC 3013
Nutritional Physiology
FDSC 3202
Professional Work Experience
FOR 3005
Computer Applications
FOR 4005
Experimental Design
INDM 3009
Food Microbiology II
VI. Engineering Technology [AGBDF0008]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 3006
Financial Planning and Control
ANSC 3009
Animal Husbandry II
ENGT 3001
Food Engineering Principles
ENGT 3002
Power and Machinery I
ENGT 3009
Computer Information Systems
ENGT 3010
Computer Programming
ENGT 3011
Soil Engineering
ENGT 3012
Waste Management
ENGT 3050
Major Project I
ENGT 3300
Electives
FOR 3010
Remote Sensing and GIS
Credits Marks
2
50
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
14
4
100
8
200
60
1,150
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
2
50
12
8
200
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
60
1,200
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
6
150
2
50
6
150
4
4
100
4
100
6
150
60
1,400
Credits Marks
4
100
8
200
8
200
8
200
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
4
100
60
1,500
13
VI. Landscape Horticulture [AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
ERM 3004
Landscape Ecology
ERM 3005
Landscape Interpretation
HORT 3001
Landscape and Turfgrass Management I
HORT 3013
Landscape Construction
HORT 3014
Landscape Design Studio 3a
HORT 3015
Landscape Design Studio 3b
HORT 3016
Landscape Design Theory 2
HORT 3017
Plant Materials (a)
HORT 3018
Plant Materials (b)
HORT 3019
Professional Practice and Planning Law I
HORT 3020
Urban Horticulture
HORT 3202
Professional Work Experience
SLSC 3003
Soil Science IV
VII. Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code Course Title
AESC 3006
Forest Protection
FOR 3002
Forest Harvesting
FOR 3005
Computer Applications
FOR 3006
Forest Management
FOR 3008
Silviculture II
FOR 3009
Wood Science
FOR 3010
Remote Sensing and GIS
FOR 3011
Forest Inventory and Biometrics
FOR 3012
Professional Forestry Practice
FOR 3100
Electives
FOR 3201
Professional Work Experience
VIII. Horticultural Science [AGBDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
ERM 3011
Plant Protection (Horticultural Zoology)
ERM 3012
Plant Protection (Plant Pathology)
HORT 3001
Landscape and Turfgrass Management I
HORT 3002
Landscape Design Theory
HORT 3003
Nursery/Garden Centre Management I
HORT 3005
Pomology I
HORT 3006
Protected Horticulture I
HORT 3007
Vegetable Crops I
HORT 3017
Plant Materials (a)
HORT 3018
Plant Materials (b)
HORT 3200
Professional Work Experience
SLSC 3002
Soil Science III
14
Credits Marks
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
4
100
4
100
2
50
2
50
2
50
12
4
100
60
1,200
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
12
60
1,200
Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
2
50
4
100
2
50
14
6
150
60
1,150
IX. Animal and Crop Production Teagasc/IT Transfer [AGBDF0020]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
ANSC 2001
Genetics I
ANSC 2006
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 3301
Electives
ENGT 2011
Principles of Engineering I and II
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering II (2)
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
GEOL 2601
Geology
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2003
Soil Science
X.
Animal Science Teagasc/IT Transfer [AGBDF0021]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2003
Animal Parasitology
ANSC 2002
Genetics I & II
(i) Genetics I (2)
(ii) Genetics II (2)
ANSC 2006
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
ANSC 3300
Electives
CPSC 2002
Statistics
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002
Soil Science
XI. Agribusiness and Rural Development Teagasc/IT Transfer [AGBDF0022]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AERD 2005
Applied Economic Analysis
AERD 3001
Business Law
AERD 3003
Co-operatives
AERD 3006
Financial Planning and Control
AERD 3007
Operations and Personnel Management
AERD 3008
Quantitative Methods
AERD 3009
Rural Development
AERD 3012
Computer Analysis
AERD 3200
Professional Work Experience
AERD 3301
Electives
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
2
50
4
100
2
50
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
6
3
6
5
60
100
150
75
150
125
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
2
50
4
100
4
2
6
6
4
6
6
6
60
100
50
150
150
100
150
150
150
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
2
50
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
14
6
150
60
1,150
15
XII. Agribusiness and Rural Development WIT Transfer [AGBDF0015]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2005
Applied Economic Analysis
AERD 3001
Business Law
AERD 3006
Financial Planning and Control
AERD 3007
Operations and Personnel Management
AERD 3008
Quantitative Methods
AERD 3009
Rural Development
AERD 3012
Computer Analysis
AERD 3013
Farm Business Management I
AERD 3200
Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3009
Animal Husbandry II
XIII. Forestry WIT Transfer [AGBDF0013]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
AESC 3006
Forest Protection
FDSC 2006
Agricultural Chemistry IV
FOR 3006
Forest Management
FOR 3008
Silviculture II
FOR 3010
Remote Sensing and GIS
FOR 3011
Forest Inventory & Biometrics
FOR 3100
Electives
FOR 3202
Professional Work Experience
SLSC 2002
Soil Science I
XIV. Agricultural and Environmental Science WIT Transfer [AGBDF0017]
Course Code Course Title
AESC 3004
Plant Pathology
AESC 3007
Agrichemicals and Plants
AESC 3013
Literature Review Project
AESC 3201
Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
ERM 3006
Earth Science
ERM 3007
Applied Zoology II
ERM 3008
Applied Zoology III
ERM 3009
Diversity in the Rural Landscape (a)
ERM 3010
Diversity in the Rural Landscape (b)
FOR 4005
Experimental Design
SLSC 3001
Soil Science II
XV. Horticultural Science ITB/WIT Transfer [New Programme]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
HORT 1003 Introduction to Horticulture
HORT 3301 Electives
MATH 1800 Mathematics
16
Credits Marks
6
150
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
14
8
200
60
1,150
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
4
100
6
150
8
6
150
60
1,300
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
2
50
12
2
50
8
200
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
60
1,200
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
6
150
6
150
10
250
60
1,500
XVI. Forestry GMIT Transfer [AGBDF0014]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
AESC 3006
Forest Protection
FDSC 2006
Agricultural Chemistry IV
FOR 3006
Forest Management
FOR 3008
Silviculture II
FOR 3010
Remote Sensing and GIS
FOR 3011
Forest Inventory & Biometrics
FOR 3100
Electives
FOR 3202
Professional Work Experience
SLSC 2002
Soil Science I
FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
I.
Animal and Crop Production [AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 4002
Communications I
AERD 4003
Farm Business
AERD 4016
Agricultural Policy Ia
AERD 4017
Agricultural Policy Ib
ANSC 4004
Animal Husbandry Iva
ANSC 4005
Animal Husbandry Ivb
CPSC 4005
Crop Husbandry Iva
CPSC 4006
Crop Husbandry Ivb
CPSC 4100
Electives
II.
Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 4002
Communications I
AERD 4003
Farm Business
AERD 4016
Agricultural Policy Ia
AERD 4017
Agricultural Policy Ib
ANSC 4002
Animal Husbandry V
ANSC 4003
Animal Breeding II
ANSC 4004
Animal Husbandry Iva
ANSC 4005
Animal Husbandry Ivb
ANSC 4400
Electives
ERM 4004
Environmental Issues in Agriculture
FDSC 4009
Fresh and Processed Meat Products I
III. Agribusiness and Rural Development [AGBDF0005]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 4004
Agricultural Marketing and Trade
AERD 4006
Communications II
AERD 4007
Enterprise Development
AERD 4009
Food and Farm Input Marketing
AERD 4011
Research Methods/Project
AERD 4012
Taxation
AERD 4014
Farm Business Management II
AERD 4015
IT and E-Business
AERD 4018
Agricultural Policy IIa
AERD 4019
Agricultural Policy IIb
AERD 4050
Major Project
AERD 4400
Electives
ECON 4101
National Economics
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
4
100
6
150
8
6
150
60
1,300
Credits Marks
4
100
6
150
3
75
3
75
12
300
4
100
8
200
6
150
14
350
60
1,500
Credits Marks
4
100
6
150
3
75
3
75
4
100
6
150
12
300
4
100
10
250
4
100
4
100
60
1,500
Credits Marks
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
6
150
2
50
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
60
1,500
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IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
AESC 4051
Project
AESC 4400
Electives
ERM 4003
Environmental Impact Assessment
ERM 4005
Environmental Management
ERM 4006
Soil and Water Management
Four of the following courses:
AESC 4004
Wildlife Management
AESC 4005
Epidemiology and Zoonoses
AESC 4006
Pest Management
AESC 4007
Plant Disease Management
AESC 4008
Molecular Biology and the Environment
V.
Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code Course Title
ENGT 4002
Food Manufacturing Systems
FDSC 4006
Marketing
FDSC 4007
Nutrition II
FDSC 4008
Food Ingredients
FDSC 4010
Fresh and Processed Meat Products II
FDSC 4011
Dairy Products
FDSC 4012
Cereal Chemistry and Brewing Science
FDSC 4014
Food Preservation
FDSC 4015
Food Process Technology
FDSC 4016
Food Safety
FDSC 4051
Project
VI. Engineering Technology [AGBDF0008]
Course Code Course Title
ENGT 4001 Buildings and Environment
ENGT 4002 Food Manufacturing Systems
ENGT 4003 Food Process Engineering
ENGT 4007 Power and Machinery II
ENGT 4008 Environmental Engineering Principles
ENGT 4050 Major Project II (Including Professional Work Experience)
ENGT 4100 Electives
VII. Landscape Horticulture [AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 4006
Communications II
AESC 4002
Plant Protection II
ERM 4003
Environmental Impact Assessment
HORT 4003
Landscape and Turfgrass Management II
HORT 4009
Landscape Planning
HORT 4010
Landscape Design III and Professional Practice & Planning Law II
HORT 4013
Landscape Design Studio 4a
HORT 4014
Landscape Design Studio 4b
HORT 4051
Landscape Research Project
HORT 4101
Electives
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Credits Marks
12
300
12
300
4
100
8
200
8
200
4
4
4
4
4
60
100
100
100
100
100
1,500
Credits Marks
8
200
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
14
350
6
150
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
4
100
8
200
10
250
8
200
60
1,500
VIII. Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code
FOR 4003
FOR 4004
FOR 4005
FOR 4006
FOR 4051
FOR 4100
Course Title
Forest Management Plan
Forest Planning
Experimental Design
Forest Inventory and GIS
Research Project
Electives
IX. Horticultural Science [AGBDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 4006
Communications II
AERD 4007
Enterprise Development
CPSC 4004
Crop Breeding
ERM 4007
Molecular Crop Breeding
HORT 4003
Landscape and Turfgrass Management II
HORT 4004
Nursery/Garden Centre Management II
HORT 4005
Pomology II
HORT 4006
Protected Horticulture II
HORT 4007
Vegetable Crops II
HORT 4050
Research Project
HORT 4400
Electives
X.
Horticultural Science ITB/WIT Transfer [New Programme]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 4006 Communications II
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
CPSC 2004 Agricultural Climatology and Meteorology
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
HORT 4050 Research Project
HORT 4401 Electives
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
Credits Marks
12
300
6
150
4
100
10
250
16
400
12
300
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
2
50
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
2
50
10
250
18
450
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
2
50
4
100
10
250
24
600
6
150
60
1,500
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AGBDP0001 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (BSc(RD))
Regulations for the BSc (Rural Development)
Level One: First University Examination
To be admitted to the First University Examination in Rural Development a student must have satisfactorily pursued
prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits. Students will complete both Parts A and B as summarised below (60 credits
over two academic years).
Level 1 - BSc (Rural Development)
Part A
Module
RDEV 1101
1
Introduction to Rural Development
RDEV 1102
2
Socio-Economic Aspects of Rural Development
RDEV 1103
3
Socio-Economic Community/Area Resource Audits
RDEV 1104
4
Community and Rural Development through Groups
RDEV 1105
5
Choosing and Setting up a Rural Development Related
Organisation/Structure
RDEV 1106
6
Marketing for Rural Enterprise
Part B
RDEV 1107
RDEV 1108
RDEV 1109
RDEV 1110
RDEV 1111
RDEV 1150
Sub Total
7
8
9
10
11
12
Module
Business Planning and Stimulating Rural Enterprise
Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Group Work Skills
S Designing and Managing an Area Development Plan
Inter-Organisational Partnership and the Role of Support Agencies
Social Exclusion and Gender Equality Issues in Rural Development
Integrated Fieldwork Project
Credits Marks
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
5
5
5
5
5
60
100
100
100
100
100
100
1200
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Modules: Students must take the listed modules amounting to 60 credits
Marks Maxima: 100 marks per five-credit module. Total: 1,200 marks.
Years Work: All marks in any subject in Level 1 (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work.
Distribution of Marks: as per table above; assessment details for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules.
Pass and Progression to Level II
The Pass Standard in each module is 40%. To pass Part A and progress to Part B a candidate must obtain an overall
aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e., an average of 40%) across all Part A modules.
To pass Level One as a whole, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate of 480/1200, (i.e., an average of 40%) across
all Part A and Part B modules.
Compensation:
Level One students may compensate in subjects to a total of 15 credits, the compensatory pass shall be effective at a mark
of 30%.
Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student
originally achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules: Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is
provision to do so, or in a repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
Autumn Supplemental Examination: If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment, he/she must submit
alternative assessment as prescribed by the Department.
Award of Diploma: A Diploma in Rural Development will be awarded to those who have successfully completed Level 1
of the programme.
Eligibility for Honours: Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the
Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions and
repeat the year in full are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at the
Summer Examination; (ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for the
award of honours based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or
Autumn Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
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Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
70 – 100%
Second Class (Grade I):
60 – 69%
Second Class (Grade II):
50 – 59%
Third Class:
45 – 49%
Pass
40 – 44%
Level Two: Second University Examination
No student may register for Level II of the programme of study until the First University Examination in the BSc Rural
Development has been passed. Level II consists of modules to the value of 60 credits. To be admitted to the Second
University Examination in Rural Development a student must have satisfactorily pursued prescribed modules to the value
of 60 credits. 60 credits per year (full-time) or 30 credits per year (part-time).
Level 2 - BSc (Rural Development)
Part A
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
13
14
15
16
17
Module
SME Development
Co-operative Theory and Practice
Project Planning and Development
Information Technology
Communications in Development
Part B
RDEV 2006
RDEV 2007
RDEV 2008
RDEV 2009
RDEV 2010
Sub Total
18
19
20
21
22
Module
Public and Social Policy Processes
Community Education & Development
Rural Labour Markets
Rural Development: Social & Economic Aspects of Policy & Planning
Socio-Economic Research/Level Two
Credits Marks
5
100
5
100
10
200
5
100
5
100
5
5
5
10
5
60
100
100
100
200
100
1,200
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Modules: Students must take the listed core modules amounting to 60 credits.
Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module. Total: 1,200 marks for full-time students. Total:
600 marks for part-time students.
Year’s Work: Up to 60% of the marks in any subject in Level II (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work.
Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks as per table above; assessment details (including End of Year Written
Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules.
Pass and Progression to Level III (Full-Time)
The pass standard in each module is 40%. To pass Level II and progress to Level III, a candidate must obtain an overall
aggregate pass of 480/1200 (i.e., an average of 40%) across all modules in Part A & B.
Pass and Progression to Level III (Part-Time)
To pass Level II Part A and progress to Level II Part B a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e.,
an average of 40%) across all Part A modules.
To pass Level II as a whole and proceed to Level III, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate of 480/1200, (i.e., an
average of 40%) across all modules in Part A & B.
Compensation:
Level One students may compensate in subjects to a total of 15 credits, the compensatory pass shall be effective at a mark
of 30%.
Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student
originally achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules: Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is
provision to do so, or in a repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
Autumn Supplemental Examination: A student who fails the module may attempt a supplemental or repeat examination.
A student who fails the module as a result of failing the written examination may carry forward passing continuous
assessment marks to the supplemental or repeat examination. If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment,
he/she must submit alternative assessment as prescribed by the Department.
Eligibility for Honours: Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the
Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions and
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repeat the year in full are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at the
Summer Examination; (ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for the
award of honours based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or
Autumn Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
70 – 100%
Second Class (Grade I):
60 – 69%
Second Class (Grade II):
50 – 59%
Third Class:
45 – 49%
Pass
40 – 44%
Level Three: Third University Examination
No student may register for Level III of the programme of study until the Second University Examination in the BSc Rural
Development has been passed. Level III consists of modules to the value of 60 credits. To be admitted to the Third
University Examination in Rural Development a student must have satisfactorily pursued prescribed modules to the value
of 60 credits. 60 credits per year (full-time) or 30 credits per year (half-time).
Level III – BSc (Rural Development)
Part A
Module
RDEV 3001 23 Financial Analysis and Planning
RDEV 3002 24 Food Business
RDEV 3003 25 Socio-Economic Research/Level Three
RDEV 3004 26 Co-operative and Rural Social Enterprise
Credits Marks
5
100
5
100
10
200
10
200
Part B
RDEV 3005 27
RDEV 3006 28
RDEV 3007 29
Sub Total
Credits Marks
5
100
5
100
20
400
60
1,200
Module
Health and Social Service Policy
Rural Tourism
Research Project/Thesis
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Modules: Students must take the listed modules amounting to 60 credits.
Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module, 400 per twenty credit module. Total: 1,200 marks
for full-time students. Total: 600 for part-time students.
Year’s Work: Up to 60% of the marks in any subject in Level III (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work,
except in the case of the Research Project/Thesis. In the case of this subject all marks are allocated to years work.
Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks as per table above; assessment details (including End of Year Written
Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules.
Pass Standard for Level III (Full Time)
The pass standard in each module is 40%. To pass Level III, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate pass of 480/1200
(i.e., an average of 40%) across all modules.
Pass Standard and Progression in Level III (Part-Time)
To pass Level III Part A and progress to Part B a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e., an
average of 40%) across all Part A modules. To pass Level III as a whole, part-time students must obtain an overall
aggregate of 480/1200, (i.e., an average of 40%) across all modules in Part A & B.
Compensation:
Level One students may compensate in subjects to a total of 15 credits, the compensatory pass shall be effective at a mark
of 30%.
Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student
originally achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules: Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is
provision to do so, or in a repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
Autumn Supplemental Examination: A student who fails the module may attempt a supplemental or repeat examination.
A student who fails the module as a result of failing the written examination may carry forward passing continuous
assessment marks to the supplemental or repeat examination. If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment,
he/she must submit alternative assessment as prescribed by the Department.
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Eligibility for Honours: Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the
Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions and
repeat the year in full are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at the
Summer Examination; (ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for the
award of honours based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or
Autumn Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
70 – 100%
Second Class (Grade I):
60 – 69%
Second Class (Grade II):
50 – 59%
Third Class:
45 – 49%
Pass
40 – 44%
AGDPP0003 DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Regulations for Undergraduate Diploma in Rural Development
The Diploma consists of both course work and a final project and will be evaluated as follows:
Part A
RDEV 1701
RDEV 1702
RDEV 1703
RDEV 1704
RDEV 1705
RDEV 1706
1
2
3
4
5
6
Module
Credits Marks
Introduction to Rural Development
5
100
Socio-Economic Aspects of Rural Development
5
100
Socio-Economic Community/Area Resource Audits
5
100
Community and Rural Development through Groups
5
100
Choosing & Setting up a Rural Development Related Organisation/Structure
5
100
Marketing for Rural Enterprise
5
100
Part B
RDEV 1707
RDEV 1708
RDEV 1709
RDEV 1710
RDEV 1711
RDEV 1750
7
8
9
10
11
12
Module
Business Planning and Stimulating Rural Enterprise
Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Group Work Skill
Designing and Managing an Area Development Plan
Inter-Organisational Partnerships and the Role of Support Agencies
Gender and Equality Issues in Rural Development
Integrated Fieldwork Project
Credits Marks
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
60
1,200
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Modules: Students must take the listed modules amounting to 60 credits.
Marks Maxima: 100 per five-credit module, Total: 1,200 marks over two academic years.
Distribution of Marks: as per table above.
Years Work: All marks in any subject in level 1 (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work.
Pass Standard:
The Pass Standard in each module is 40%. To pass Part A and progress to Part B a candidate must obtain an overall
aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e., an average of 40%) across all Part A modules.
To pass the Diploma in Rural Development as a whole, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate of 480/1200, (i.e., an
average of 40%) across all Part A and Part B modules.
Compensation:
Level One students may compensate in subjects to a total of 15 credits, the compensatory pass shall be effective at a mark
of 30%.
Exemptions:
All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally
achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules:
Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is provision to do so, or in a
repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
Autumn Supplemental Examination:
If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment, he/she must submit alternative assessment as prescribed by the
Department.
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Award of Diploma:
A Diploma in Rural Development will be awarded to those who have successfully completed Part A and B of the
programme.
Eligibility for Honours:
Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the Summer and Autumn
Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions and repeat the year in full
are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at the Summer Examination;
(ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for the award of honours
based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or Autumn
Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
70 – 100%
Second Class (Grade I):
60 – 69%
Second Class (Grade II):
50 – 59%
Third Class:
45 – 49%
Pass
40 – 44%
AGHDP0003 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE (FORESTRY) (HDipAgr)
The Higher Diploma programme consists of course work and a minor project. The subject, credits and marks for the Higher
Diploma Examination will be as follows:
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
AERD P001 Communications
4
100
FOR P006 Project
10
250
FOR P011 Silviculture
10
250
FOR P012 Forest Harvesting & Forest Economics
8
200
FOR P013 Forest Policy and Forest Management
8
200
FOR P015 Distance Learning
12
300
FOR P019 Tree Anatomy and Physiology
8
200
60
1,500

The overall pass standard shall be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.

Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours: 70% or above; Second Class Honours Grade (I) :60%;
Second Class Honours Grade (II): 50%

The Higher Diploma may be awarded in year one. Alternatively, candidates who obtain at least 60% in the Higher
Diploma Examination may opt to change their registration to a Masters Degree Programme, carrying 38 course credits
accruing from the Higher Diploma Programme.
AGHDP0001 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN RURAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Higher Diploma programme consists of course work and a minor project. The modules, credits, marks and standards
will be as follows:
Code
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM



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Course Title
P008 Module 1: Soils, Nutrients and Environmental Management
P009 Module 2: Farm Buildings and the Environment
P011 Module 4: Archaeological and Cultural Heritage
P012 Module 5: Conservation & Management of Rural Ecosystems
P013 Project
P017 Module 3: Rural Planning, Environmental Law & International Agreements
P018 Management Plan
Credits Marks
8
200
8
200
4
100
10
250
14
350
4
100
12
300
60
1,500
The overall pass standard shall be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required modules will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained on the project.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours: 70% or above; Second Class Honours Grade (I): 60%;
Second Class Honours Grade (II): 50%.
Candidates who obtain at least 50% in the Higher Diploma Examination will be eligible to proceed to the MAgrSc or
MSc(Agr) (Mode II) in Rural Environmental Conservation and Management.
MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE)
The MAgrSc by thesis (Mode I) degree and MSc(Agr) by thesis (Mode I) degree are Honours degrees.
The MAgrSc by examination (Mode II) and Degree and MSc(Agr) by examination (Mode II) degree may be awarded with
First and Second Class Honours Grade (I); Second Class Honours Grade (II); and Pass.
i.
ii.
For ‘designated areas of study’ (e.g. Food Science) the Honours and Pass Standards are as specified in the
appropriate sections of Marks & Standards.
Where a standard programme as for a ‘designated area of study’ does not exist and where the student(s) is
following an ‘individualised’ prescribed course in an area of study (specific subjects and a research project /minor
thesis) approved by one or more of the Professors or Lecturers of the academic departments of the Faculty of
Agriculture, the Faculty and the Academic Council, the specific subjects and research project/minor thesis so
approved shall constitute part of Marks & Standards for such students(s).
The Pass Standard shall be 40%. Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
AGMXP0003/AGMXP0012 Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Forestry
MAgrSc;MSc(Agr) (Mode II)
The subjects, credits and marks for the MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) Degree in Forestry (Mode II) will be as follows:
Code Course Title
AERD P001 Communications
FOR P009 Computer Applications
FOR P011 Silviculture
FOR P012 Forest Harvesting and Forest Economics
FOR P013 Forest Policy & Forest Management
FOR P016 Forest Biometrics
FOR P017 GIS in Forest Resource Management I
FOR P018 Thesis
FOR P019 Tree Anatomy and Physiology
Credits Marks
4
100
4
100
10
250
8
200
8
200
4
100
4
100
30
750
8
200
80
2,000
The overall pass standard will be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.
Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
AGMXF0001 /AGMXP0009 (FT), AGMXP0004/AGMXP0013 (PT) Master of Agricultural Science/Master of
Science (Agriculture) Degree in Rural Development MAgrSc;MSc(Agr) (Mode II)/ AGHDF0001 Higher Diploma in
Rural Development (HDipRD)
The MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) (Mode II) degree programme in Rural Development consists of 60 percent course work (Part
I);and 40 percent research project (Part II).There are two parts to the examination:
 Part I – Course work examination (max 1,200 marks)
 Part II – Research Project/Minor Thesis (800 marks)
Candidates must pass Part I before being permitted to submit Part II. The Pass standard for Part I is 40%. The Pass standard
for Part II (research project) is 40%. The marks from Part I and Part II are added to give the overall grade for the degree
programme. Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
Candidates for the Masters degree who obtain 40% to 49% on the Part I examination may be permitted to opt for the
Higher Diploma in Rural Development and must complete a minor project.
The Higher Diploma programme consists of course work and a minor project only. The pass and Honours standard shall be
as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
Pass
40%
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Masters Degree in Rural Development Programme:
Part I*
Code
Course Title
RDEV P001 Rural Development
RDEV P002 Enterprise Development
RDEV P003 Research Methods
RDEV P004 Communications
RDEV P005 Rural Tourism
RDEV P007 Legal Structures for the Community and Voluntary Sector
RDEV P008 Rural Policy
RDEV P009 Rural Enterprise
Sub Total Part I:
Part II
Code Code Course Title
RDEV P201 Research Thesis
Total (Part I + Part II):
*Students must undertake 48 credits of courses from the list of courses.
Higher Diploma in Rural Development Programme:
Part I*
Code
Course Title
RDEV P001 Rural Development
RDEV P002 Enterprise Development
RDEV P003 Research Methods
RDEV P004 Communications
RDEV P005 Rural Tourism
RDEV P007 Legal Structures for the Community and Voluntary Sector
RDEV P008 Rural Policy
RDEV P009 Rural Enterprise
Sub Total Part I:
Part II
RDEV P006 Project
Total (Part I + Part II):
*Students must undertake 48 credits of courses from the list of courses.
Credits Marks
12
300
14
350
10
250
12
300
10
250
2
50
3
75
4
100
48
1,200
Credits Marks
32
800
80
2,000
Credits Marks
12
300
14
350
10
250
12
300
10
250
2
50
3
75
4
100
48
1,200
12
60
300
1500
AGMXF0015/AGMXF0016 (FT), AGMXP0021 (PT) Master of Science (Agriculture) in Engineering Technology,
MSc(Agr) (Mode II), / AGHDF0002 Higher Diploma in Engineering Technology (HDipET)
Postgraduate programmes in Engineering Technology are offered by the Faculty, in conjunction with the Department of
Biosystems Engineering, leading to the degree of MSc(Agr) Mode II or to a higher Diploma in Engineering Technology.
Entry requirements for both programmes are as for the MSc(Agr) Mode II degree. The programmes are designed to provide
an intensive treatment of the engineering technology involved in the following three streams – students must undertake one
of the three streams in its entirety.
Bioprocess Technology Programme
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
AFEN P001 Process Engineering Principles
8
200
ENGT P001 Product and Process Development
12
300
ENGT P003 Food Process Engineering
12
300
ENGT P004 Food Manufacturing Technology
12
300
ENGT P012 Project and Research Methods*
4
100
ENGT P017 Elective**
12
300
60
1,500
Environmental Technology
Code
Course Title
ENGT P010 Information Technology
ENGT P012 Project and Research Methods*
ENGT P014 Waste Management
ENGT P015 Precision Agriculture
ENGT P018 Advanced Sustainable Buildings for Biological Systems
ENGT P019 Advanced Environmental Engineering Principles
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Credits Marks
12
300
4
100
12
300
8
200
12
300
12
300
60
1,500
Mechanisation and IT
Code
Course Title
AFEN P001 Process Engineering Principles
ENGT P010 Information Technology
ENGT P012 Project and Research Methods*
ENGT P013 Precision Agriculture and Mechanisation
ENGT P016 Power and Machinery
ENGT P017 Elective**
Credits Marks
8
200
12
300
4
100
12
300
12
300
12
300
60
1,500
* For the MSc (Agr) degree programme this component will be replaced by a major project (ENGT P011 which will
account for 24 credits (600 marks).
** A student must select any one of the 12 credit courses available in the other two streams that is not a required course for
this stream.
The overall pass standard shall be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained in the project.
The Pass standard for the Higher Diploma in Engineering Technology will be at 40%. Honours shall be awarded as
follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
The Pass standard for the MSc(Agr) degree in Engineering Technology will be 40%. Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours
70%.
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
AGMXF0006 Master of Science (Agriculture) in Environmental Resource Management, MSc(Agr) (Mode II)
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
ERM P001 Environmental Management Sciences
12
300
ERM P002 Land Utilisation
12
300
ERM P003 Resource Planning
12
300
ERM P004 Field Study
12
300
ERM P005 Special Topics and Assignments
8
200
ERM P006 Research Project
24
600
80
2,000




Course work will be evaluated on the basis of written examinations and assignments completed throughout the year. A
minor thesis based on project work will be required.
The overall pass standard will be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained in the project.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours : 70% or above; Second Class Honours (Grade I): 60%;
Second Class Honours (Grade II): 50%.
Candidates may only present for examination once. Exemption from this regulation may be granted for grave reasons
by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agriculture.
AGMXF0007 Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Food Science, MSc(Agr) (Mode II)
Code
BMGT P655 Agribusiness
FDSC P002 Food Engineering
FDSC P003 Nutrition
FDSC P006 Food Chemistry I & II
INDM P003 Food Microbiology
AGRD P001 Food Production & Legislation
(i) CPSC P001 Food Production
4
(ii) FDSC P004 Food Legislation
4
AGRD P002 Marketing, Economics, Personnel(Human Resource Management) and Finance
(i) MKT P619 Marketing
4
(ii) AERD P002 Economics
4
(iii) HRM P615 Personnel (Human Resource Management) and Finance
2
Credits
6
8
8
12
8
Marks
150
200
200
300
200
8
100
100
200
10
50
250
27
20
80




500
2,000
Course work will be evaluated on the basis of written examinations and assignments completed throughout the year. A
minor thesis based on project work will be required.
The overall pass standard shall be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained in the project.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours : 70% or above; Second Class Honours (Grade I): 60%;
Second Class Honours (Grade II): 50%.
Candidates may only present for examination once. Exemption from this regulation may be granted for grave reasons
by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agriculture.
AGMXF0012 Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Humanitarian Action, MSc(Agr) (Mode II ) / AGHDF0002
Higher Diploma in Rural Development (Humanitarian Action) (HDipRD)
A postgraduate programme leading to the Degree of MSc(Agr) in Humanitarian Assistance (Mode II) or to a Higher
Diploma in Rural Development (Humanitarian Assistance) is offered by the Faculty through the Department of
Agribusiness, Extension and Rural Development with the support of other Faculties in UCD and of a network of seven
European Universities. The purpose of the course is to provide a postgraduate qualification for people who have worked or
who intend to work in the area of humanitarian assistance and development.
Examination Format
HUAS P001 Intensive Programme
Credits Marks
5
125
General Programme
HUAS P002 International Humanitarian Law
HUAS P003 Medicine – Epidemiology
HUAS P005 Geopolitics
HUAS P006 Management
HUAS P014 Social Anthropology
5
5
5
5
5
125
125
125
125
125
Specialisation
HUAS P021 Development Issues and Strategies
HUAS P022 Communications
HUAS P023 Management of Societies in Transition
HUAS P024 Research Methods
HUAS P025 Sociology of Development
6
6
6
6
6
150
150
150
150
150
Research Component*
HUAS P026 Minor thesis
30
750
90
2,250
*For the HDipRD programme this component will be replaced by a research project, HUAS P010, which will account for
5 credits (125 marks)
 The pass and honours standard for the Higher Diploma in Rural Development (Humanitarian Action) will be as
follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade 1):
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II):
50%
Pass
40%
 The pass and honours mark for the MSc (Agr) (Mode II) degree in Humanitarian Action will be as follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade 1):
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II):
50%
Pass
40%

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Candidates on the Master's Degree programme must obtain 50% in the course work component of the programme.
Those obtaining between 40% and 49% on course work may be permitted to opt for the Higher Diploma. Candidates
who obtain less than 30% in any one of the required subjects will be debarred from passing the examination.
AGMXF0008 Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Plant Protection, MSc(Agr) (MODE II)
Code
AESC P001
AESC P002
AESC P003
AESC P004
AESC P005




Course Title
Review of Plant Disease, Pest and Weed Problems
Properties and Use of Pesticides
Strategies for Pest and Disease Control
Special Topics and Assignments
Research Project
Credits Marks
14
350
14
350
12
300
12
300
28
700
80
2,000
Course work will be evaluated on the basis of written examinations and assignments completed throughout the year. A
minor thesis based on project work will be required.
The overall pass standard shall be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained in the project.
Honours will be awarded as follows
The First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%.
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%.
Candidates may only present for examination once. Exemption from this regulation may be granted for grave reasons
by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agriculture.
AGMXP0001/AGMXP0002 Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Rural
Environmental Conservation and Management MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) (MODE II)
The modules, credits and marks for the MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) in Rural Environmental Conservation and Management (Mode
II) will be as follows:
Code
Credits Marks
ERM P008
Module 1: Soils, Nutrients and Environmental Management
8
200
ERM P009
Module 2: Farm Buildings and the Environment
8
200
ERM P017
Module 3: Rural Planning, Environmental Law and International Agreements
4
100
ERM P011
Module 4: Archaeological and Cultural Heritage
4
100
ERM P012
Module 5: Conservation and Management of Rural Ecosystems
10
250
ERM P019
Module 6: Evaluation, Conservation and Management of Rural Habitats
8
200
ERM P020
Module 7: Computing Techniques
6
150
ERM P021
Thesis
32
800
80
2,000
The overall pass standard shall be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any one of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.
The Honours standards are as follows:
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours (Grade 1):
Second Class Honours (Grade II):
70%
60%
50%
AGCTP0002 Certificate in Food Safety and Handling
Code
Course Title
FDSC
Theory
1001 - 1007 Practical
Marks
100
100
200
The pass standard will be 40%; each component of the examination must be passed.
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours (Grade 1):
Second Class Honours (Grade II):
70%
60%
50%
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AGCTP0003 Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance
Two written pieces of work will be submitted. One in the form of a journal that must be written to an agreed outline and the
second in the form of a project dealing with contextual issues relating to humanitarian assistance intervention.
Code
Course Title
HUAS 1001 Introduction to Emergency Relief Work (Journal)
HUAS 1002 Management (Project)
Marks
200
300
500
Standards
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours:
60%
Pass:
40%
Students must obtain at least 40% for the journal and the project in order to pass the examination.
AGCTP0001 Certificate in Food Safety (Postgraduate)
FDSC P700 - P706
Course Title
Theory
Practical
FDSC P707 Case Studies
FDSC P708 Presentations
The pass standard will be 40%; each component of the examination must be passed.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I: 60%
Second Class Honours, Grade II: 50%
30
Marks
100
50
25
25
200